# Tattoo Maker vs GHOSTLINE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GHOSTLINE at 69% against Tattoo Maker's 0%. GHOSTLINE also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Tattoo Maker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tattoo Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GHOSTLINE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GHOSTLINE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GHOSTLINE has 360 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tattoo Maker's written reviews are positive against 69% of GHOSTLINE's.

Tattoo Maker ships an update every 26 months, GHOSTLINE monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tattoo Maker | GHOSTLINE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-maker-tattoo-designs/id1613936142/reviews) | **[4.6 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostline/id6444372551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **360** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 39 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sahil Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715609588) | [Ghostline, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654281154) |

## What reviewers say

### Tattoo Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-maker-tattoo-designs/id1613936142)

Virtually apply tattoo designs to your photos without any pain. Explore a wide variety of tattoo styles and categories for both men and women, and easily edit them to create a realistic look. Share your custom tattoo art with friends and on social media.

**Highlights:** Apply virtual tattoos to photos, Wide variety of tattoo designs, Tattoo categories for men and women, Advanced photo editor for realistic look, Easy-to-use interface, Share designs on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tattoo Maker (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Tattoo Maker (Yearly) | $4.49 | per year |
| Tattoo Maker (Life Time) | $6.99 | one-time |


### GHOSTLINE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostline/id6444372551)

This app transforms your artwork into print-ready tattoo stencils quickly and efficiently. It offers tools to cut out subjects, upscale references, and customize stencils for various printing methods. Save time on tracing and focus on creating exceptional tattoos.

**Highlights:** Cut out subjects with one tap, Upscale and sharpen reference images, Generate customizable Classic and Pro stencils, Edit stencils with pen, eraser, and ruler tools, View stencils as an overlay on artwork, Multi-page and multi-size printing, Export stencils to various formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghostline Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Ghostline Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves significant time on stencil creation
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to learn
- 💡 Innovative stencil conversion technology
- 📏 Multi-page printing and sizing features
- 🎨 Advanced editing and customization tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model considered overpriced
- 🚫 Paywall immediately upon app opening
- ❌ Free alternatives available with similar features
- 🐛 Occasional gaps in stencil output
- 😕 Confusing stencil output for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Quarter inch gaps appearing in stencil output
- App loses important design details in conversion
- Emphasizes irrelevant details over important ones
- Inconsistent stencil quality on complex designs
- Limited customization options for stencil output

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Lower subscription pricing ($6/month considered too high)
- Lifetime subscription option under $100
- JPEG file format export option
- Save reference image as separate file


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tattoo Maker free?

Tattoo Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GHOSTLINE free?

GHOSTLINE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tattoo Maker or GHOSTLINE?

GHOSTLINE is rated higher. Tattoo Maker averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while GHOSTLINE averages 4.6 from 360 ratings.

### Do Tattoo Maker or GHOSTLINE have ads?

Tattoo Maker shows ads; GHOSTLINE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tattoo Maker or GHOSTLINE?

Tattoo Maker ships an update every 26 months, and GHOSTLINE monthly. Most recently, Tattoo Maker was updated on November 3, 2026 and GHOSTLINE on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*